EK, the leading computer cooling solutions provider, is rolling out a brand-new water block built from the ground up for the LGA 1700 socket, explicitly designed for delidded Intel Core CPUs. It bears improvements that benefit 14th-generation CPUs and shares almost no parts with the previously released Intel Direct Die water block. It includes a purpose-developed cold plate, cooling fin structure, and mounting mechanism. It relies on standoffs positioned at the four corners of the water block to ensure optimal contact with the CPU, eliminating concerns about applying too much or too little pressure on the bare CPU die, just like the AM5 Direct Die water block. EK's latest water block features EK-Matrix7 compatibility, meaning the product's height and port distance are managed in 7 mm increments for easier loop planning and precise results.

EK-Quantum Velocity² Direct Die D-RGB - 1700 Core Edition
This new direct die LGA 1700 water block is built from scratch and made to squeeze every bit of performance out of the 14th-generation Intel Core CPUs. The top is seethrough glass-like acrylic, with rich D-RGB illumination behind the window, which is riddled with aluminium bars going over the top and two G1/4" extenders that interrupt the flow of the black-anodized aluminium bars. These G1/4" extenders are standard Torque micro extenders. They can be replaced by other products from the EK-Quantum Torque Micro series, be it extenders of different finish, HDP or HDC fittings.

EK, the premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer, is proud to launch the Torque series compression fittings 6-pack in a luxurious gold finish, available for both STC (Soft Tube Compression) and HDC (Hard Tube Compression). Recognizing the popularity and demand for these fittings, previously available only as single pieces, EK now offers them in convenient six-piece multipacks.

The fitting barb and the compression rings are first nickel-plated, followed by a second plating with genuine gold. Both are made of CNC-machined brass, and the seal is made of quality rubber O-rings. This addition enriches the Torque series, allowing the gold finish to complement the existing Nickel, Black, and Satin Titanium variants in six-pack offerings, providing a luxurious and comprehensive option for custom liquid cooling systems.

The TechPowerUp team visited the EK water blocks booth at the CES 2024 international show. We previously covered the company's latest direct-die all-in-one (AIO) water cooler, but many more products were on display. First in line is EK's Quantum-X NoCase chassis, which contradicts traditional PC enclosures with its open, no outer shell design. This radical departure from convention results in a nearly invisible frame crafted from aluminium for a featherlight weight of approximately 3 pounds. Its design is meticulously engineered to be as airy and lightweight as possible without compromising the support needed for essential hardware and liquid cooling components. The case integrates the advanced Reflection² distro plate, equipped with dual D5 pumps to facilitate separate cooling loops for both the CPU and GPU, ensuring optimal thermal management in a minimalist aesthetic.

EK, the premium water-cooling gear manufacturer, is launching a new universal distribution plate - EK-QuantumX Loophole Distroplate D5 PWM. The distro features an entire wall filled with ports, allowing users to pick the ones that fit their unique build perfectly. As the waterway has no prebuilt inner channels but rather an "open space" internal structure, the user can custom-route tubes from one port to another within the distro itself using micro 90-degree angled adapters and micro HDP or HDC fittings. This unprecedented flexibility and customizability is also reflected in the universal mounting on 140 mm fan mounting holes, enabling compatibility with almost any modern PC case. This product does not feature any LED illumination.

The EK-QuantumX Loophole Distroplate D5 PWM is a custom water-cooling reservoir, routing, and pump solution that can be mounted on 140 mm fan patterns inside the chassis (provided there's enough room for it in the case). It is unique in the sense that there are no pre-made channels for coolant routing. Instead, the channels are built by the user. The distro can be mounted on practically any 280 mm (2x140mm) mounting point, and with angled brackets (sold separately), users can mount it 90° to a 120 mm or 140 mm fan mount. It is part of the QuantumX Line aimed at enthusiasts who wish to stand out. The product comes in two finishes: Silver and Black.

EK, the world-renowned manufacturer of premium water-cooling equipment, is introducing the specialized PCI expansion slot cover, the EK-Loop PCI Bracket Pass-Through. This cleverly designed PCI bracket provides an efficient solution for PC enthusiasts seeking to elevate their custom water-cooling experience by providing seamless connectivity for external cooling solutions, such as external radiators. With the EK-Loop PCI Bracket Pass-Through, users can maximize the potential of their water-cooling setup without being limited by the case size.

This specialized PCI expansion slot cover boasts two integrated pass-through fittings and a convenient cable management hole, ensuring a tidy and organized setup. With two G1/4" ports on each side, users can choose their preferred tubing type and size, granting them complete control over their water-cooling configuration. Specifically designed for this PCI expansion slot cover, the integrated pass-through adapter fittings ensure a secure and reliable connection. The cable management hole, equipped with a rubber gasket, protects cables from friction damage as they pass through the metal gap on the bracket.

EK, the leading computer cooling solutions provider, unveils its latest product, the EK-Quantum Torque Rotary STC-10/16 - Black. Meticulously crafted with precision, these premium soft-tube compression fittings are specifically engineered to accommodate a wide range of flexible tubing types, including PVC, EPDM, Norprene, silicone, and other compatible options. What separates these new fittings is that they feature a rotary joint on the threaded side, enabling you to attach the fitting to the tube, securely fasten the compression ring, and then install the entire assembly into a G1/4" port inside your PC.

This exceptional feature makes the installation process easier and more user-friendly. The new EK-Quantum Torque Rotary STC fitting supports the 10/16 mm (ID/OD) soft tubing.

EK, the leading manufacturer of premium liquid cooling equipment, is introducing the all-new EK-Quantum Power² Kits. These kits come equipped with full D-RGB support, feature an extensive range of award-winning Quantum Line products that share the same design language, and pack various supplementary accessories. The new Kits are aimed at enthusiasts who have powerful PC hardware and seek high-end cooling solutions without having to pick custom loop parts themselves.

With the inclusion of extra accessories, these Quantum Power² kits simplify the loop-building process, making it a hassle-free experience. Some added benefits include D-RGB lighting for customizable RGB effects, a dye pack to create a unique coolant color, two 90-degree rotary fittings, reservoir tube clamps for alternative mounting options, and much more.

EK, the leading computer cooling solutions provider, unveils its latest product, the EK-Quantum Torque Rotary STC-10/16 - Black. Meticulously crafted with precision, these premium soft-tube compression fittings are specifically engineered to accommodate a wide range of flexible tubing types, including PVC, EPDM, Norprene, silicone, and other compatible options. What separates these new fittings is that they feature a rotary joint on the threaded side, enabling you to attach the fitting to the tube, securely fasten the compression ring, and then install the entire assembly into a G1/4" port inside your PC. This exceptional feature makes the installation process easier and more user-friendly. The new EK-Quantum Torque Rotary STC fitting supports the 10/16 mm (ID/OD) soft tubing.

Secure Connection
The fitting's locking ring compresses the tubing wall beneath it, ensuring that the flexible tube remains securely attached to the fitting's barb without the risk of being pulled off. The grooves on the exterior of the fitting facilitate easier hand tightening. The compression ring features EK Quantum's signature cutouts, allowing the colored aesthetic ring to be prominently displayed. For further customization, interchangeable aesthetic color rings can be added, making these fittings a perfect match for EK-Quantum series products.

EK, the premium water-cooling gear manufacturer, unveils an exciting addition to its esteemed Quantum Torque family of fittings: the EK-Quantum Torque Pass-Through G1/4 Fitting. The new fittings fill a gap in the Quantum Torque line, offering a rare type of fittings and adapters from the Quantum Torque product series that was previously absent. Designed to simplify loop interconnection when routing tubing through a panel or enclosure while maintaining a sealed and secure connection, this panel-mounted adapter fitting opens a world of possibilities for liquid cooling enthusiasts.

Durability Meets Elegance
Crafted with precision from CNC-machined brass, each product in the EK-Quantum Torque Pass-Through G1/4 Fitting lineup embodies outstanding durability while exuding an enchanting visual allure. Elevating its sleek design, these fittings come in a variety of captivating finishes, offering a multitude of customization possibilities to perfectly complement any build.

EK, the leading premium water-cooling gear manufacturer, has added a new silver color to its popular Quantum Torque Color Ring series. The silver version of the Quantum Torque Color Ring 10-Pack is the latest addition to the wide range of aesthetic rings that have already been available in numerous attractive colors.

Made of anodized aluminium, the interchangeable aesthetic rings are designed to enhance the overall aesthetics of your liquid cooling build. The new silver color adds an elegant touch to the existing range of colors, allowing users to mix and match colors to create a truly unique look. These rings are exclusive to the EK-Quantum Torque series fittings and must be screwed onto the fitting before the compression locking ring.

Looking for a perfect surface for both gaming AND building your custom water-cooling loops? Look no further, as EK has you covered with its brand-new accessory item, the EK-Loot Mousepad—Quantum. These mats have numerous useful features to make your loop-building process easier, your PC environment more awesome, and your gaming sessions more successful. Aside from being a perfectly smooth surface for your mouse to slide across, these EK-Loot mousepads will also be a great reminder of the fun times you had building the loop, bending the tubes, and thoroughly enjoying your new hardware.

This mousepad is inspired by the Quantum line of EK products and features various useful sketches and information that can help you with your loop-building process, including an explanation of the EK-Matrix7 system. It features guides for tubing, EK-Quantum Torque fittings and extenders, screw types, and more; while it also eliminates the need for remembering the exact pressures needed for loop testing - it's right in front of you on the mat. Sized 900 mm by 400 mm, the L size is the all-rounder. It offers a large surface area to fit a mouse and a keyboard or build your water-cooling loop on while remaining compact enough to fit on smaller desks.

EK Water Blocks, the premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer, is launching the updated version of EK-Quantum Power Kits. The new kits are modular and allow users to have their pick of parts, including the water block, radiator thickness, finishes for fittings, reservoir, etc. All those new Matrix7-compatible parts are also included, like the latest Surface radiators and award-winning Velocity² CPU water blocks. These kits are aimed at enthusiasts who want a very high-end solution to cool their powerful PC hardware but without picking each and every custom loop part all by themselves. Still, these kits allow some degree of customization to perfectly match the customer's PC theme. New Power Kits make the loop-building experience easier thanks to all the extra accessories, 90-degree fittings, configurable coolants, and more.

Kits based on the Velocity² water block are available in 240 mm, 360 mm, and 480 mm radiator sizes. EK-Quantum Power Kits offer the CPU water block choice for AM4, LGA1700, and LGA1200, based on customers' preferences since Velocity² water block is socket-specific to ensure optimal performance on every platform. AM5 option will be added at a later date.

EK, the premium water cooling gear manufacturer, is expanding the Quantum Torque fittings line with Micro Hard-Tube Compression fittings aimed at SFF builders and use-cases where spacing is an issue. EK-Quantum Torque Micro HDC 12 are premium 12 mm fittings made for solid tubing, such as acrylic, PETG, and brass. A much smaller footprint will allow tube placement in places where a regular fitting would be too large or inconvenient.

It earned the name Micro due to an installed height of only 11.5 mm, which is 23% shorter than standard Torque HDC 12 fittings. The outer diameter of the fitting is also significantly smaller than its bigger brother, with only 16 mm across the fitting. This micro HDC 12 series consists of 5 different models with varying finishes.

EK, the premium water cooling gear manufacturer, is expanding the Quantum Torque fittings line with Micro Rotary adapter fittings aimed at SFF builders and use-cases where spacing is an issue. EK-Quantum Torque Micro Rotary 90° are premium male-female 90-degree interconnects. Their rotary function allows them to rotate around one axis in 360 degrees. They are used primarily in tight spaces or when build aesthetics demands low-profile fittings and adapters.

This micro rotary 90° series consists of 5 different models with varying finishes. With an overall installed height of just 21 mm, Torque Micro Rotaries can squeeze into the most difficult places where it would be otherwise impossible to make a bend. This means it is 10 mm lower in height than the standard 90° EK-Quantum Torque Rotary angled fitting.

It has been about two years since EK introduced Torque fittings to the market, and since then, their popularity has been exponentially increasing. These fittings became the go-to solution for many high-profile modders and enthusiasts. EK, the premium water cooling gear manufacturer, has promised to continue evolving and expanding its fitting lineup with new models and finishes. The latest addition to the Quantum Line fittings, named Gold, was just introduced. EK has expanded its fitting portfolio with 30 new products and more is yet to come since every single extender and new fitting will become available with the Gold plating. The entire lineup of fittings and adapters is made of CNC-machined brass and then treated with nickel-plating, followed by a second, genuine gold plating.

EK, the leading computer cooling solutions provider, is launching a new set of 10 EK-Quantum Torque Plugs. This 10-set piece comes with just as many special ABS black covers in form of an EK logo. EK has developed brand new covers that go over the EK-Quantum Torque Plugs. They come in a pack of 10 of both the plugs and covers. Ideal for when you don't want G1/4" plugs to be seen. These covers are in the shape of the EK logo, provide a stylish look, and are easy to align in any direction so that the EK logo is showing in the proper orientation. The plugs are sealed with quality rubber O-rings. The plugs are CNC-machined out of nickel-plated brass, with a hex key head for easier operation. The covers are made of black ABS plastic.

EK, the premium water cooling gear manufacturer, is introducing a wide range of Quantum Torque colored Compression rings. The compression rings come in 6-packs and only contain the locking (compression) rings in the chosen color. The entire Torque soft (STC) and hard (HDC) fitting range gets the same color options, pairing these new colored compression rings with Torque Colored Aesthetic rings gives users infinite possibilities in mixing and matching colors.

Available colors:

• Nickel, Green, Gold, Purple, Blue, Red, Black

These premium compressing rings are exclusive to the EK-Quantum Torque series fittings. The ring with a nickel finish is made of nickel-plated CNC machined brass, while the Black, Green, Gold, Red, Blue, and Purple are made of CNC machined aluminium. The compression ring has cutouts in the EK Quantum signature shape allowing for the colored aesthetic ring to be shown. These colored rings are available in many colors and are screwed onto the fitting before the compression locking ring. They are sold separately.

EK, the premium water cooling gear manufacturer, is expanding the Quantum Torque fittings line with rotary offset adapter fittings. EK-Quantum Torque Rotary Offset are premium male-female interconnects that have their G1/4" ports on an offset of 3, 7, or 14 mm. Their rotary function allows them to rotate around one axis in 360 degrees. They are used to distance or offset connections in tight spaces or to perfectly align hard tubing to another port in order to have aesthetically pleasant straight tubing. Aesthetically, they are a perfect match with the EK-Quantum Torque series fittings and adapters.

EK-Quantum Torque Rotary Offsets: This rotary offset series consists of 12 different models with varying finishes and offset sizes. They are all CNC machined out of brass with high-quality EPDM O-rings for sealing. They come in three different offsets: 3 mm, 7 mm, 14 mm. This enables users to fine-tune the amount of spacing they need to offset with each adapter fitting. Also, all of them are rotary to enable positioning them under any angle required.

EK, the leader in custom loop liquid cooling solutions, has been steadily expanding the Quantum Torque fittings portfolio due to their incredible popularity on the market. These fittings became the go-to solution for many high-profile modders and enthusiasts. The latest addition to the portfolio are the new Special Edition Torque HDC fittings made for solid tubing. As red and blue are among the most commonly used colors in PC building, EK has created two distinct sets that stand out as Special Editions.

With a non-intrusive yet striking look and with NO added branding at all, EK-Quantum Torque 6-pack HDC - Red and Blue Special Edition fittings are already complemented by the interchangeable nickel-finish aesthetic color rings. These fittings are an ideal choice for anyone who wants to easily refresh the look of their PC with a new, exciting, and unique finish that is only available from EK.

EK, the premium water cooling gear manufacturer, is extending the Quantum Torque fitting lineup with Satin Titanium static extenders, rotary extenders in all finishes, and specialized push-in hardline fittings called Micro HDP. Expanding the Torque fitting series is one of EK's key objectives, in an effort to ease the loop-building process and create specialized products for every scenario builders may find themselves in.

This static extender series consists of 7 different models with varying lengths and types. They are all CNC-machined out of brass, featuring a satin silver finish with high-quality EPDM O-rings for sealing. They can be tightened down by hand, or a 9mm Allen Key. Available in three different length variations - 7, 14, and 28 mm - some are also available in Male-Male (MM), Male-Female (MF), and Female-Female (FF) G1/4" thread versions.

It has been over a year ago when EK introduced Torque fittings to the market, and since then, their popularity has only been growing. These fittings became the go-to solution for many high profile modders and enthusiasts. EK, the premium water cooling gear manufacturer, has promised to continue evolving and expanding its fitting lineup with new models and finishes. The latest addition to the Quantum Line fittings, aptly named Satin Titanium, was just introduced. EK has expanded its fitting portfolio with eighteen new products, and more is yet to come since every single extender and new fitting will become available in the Satin Titanium finish.

With a non-intrusive yet striking look, and with NO added branding at all, EK-Quantum Torque Satin Titanium fittings can be complemented by the interchangeable aesthetic color rings. These fittings are an ideal choice for anyone who wants to easily refresh the look of their PC with a new, exciting, and unique finish that is only available from EK.

EK, the premium water cooling gear manufacturer, is extending the Quantum Line Torque fittings with static extenders. With these premium interconnects, it will become very easy to get the correct positioning of the fitting to lessen any work when tube routing or attach a component directly to another via an M-M static extender. Aesthetically they are a perfect match with the EK-Quantum Torque fittings.

EK Water Blocks, the premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer, is launching six-piece multipacks of the entire Torque series fittings due to their increasing popularity and demand as these are the only fittings on the market that feature replaceable aesthetic color rings. These six-pack fittings come in three different finishes - Nickel, Satin Black, and Black Nickel.

EK-Quantum Torque 6-Pack STC (Soft Tube Compression) fitting multipack is a soft-tube compression fitting pack designed for use with flexible soft tubing such as PVC, EPDM, Norprene, silicone, or any other type of compatible flexible tube. EK-Quantum Torque Fittings have a non-intrusive, yet striking look, and with NO added branding at all, they can be complemented by the interchangeable aesthetic color rings, which are purchased separately. These fittings are an ideal choice for anyone who wants to easily refresh the look of their liquid-cooled PC and are a perfect match for the EK-Quantum series products. These are secure variants of the tubing fitting connector as the locking ring prevents a flexible tube from being pulled out of the fitting by compressing the tubing wall underneath the ring. Such fitting does not require any hose clamp or a similar substitute.